The University of Ibadan has announced that 4,215 students have been successfully cleared for admission out of the 22,000 candidates who applied for the 2024/2025 academic session.
This was disclosed by the Vice Chancellor, Professor Kayode Adebowale, during the matriculation ceremony held on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.
Key Highlights:
- Admission Breakdown: Out of the 22,000 applicants, 4,650 students were offered provisional admission, but only 4,215 completed the clearance process.
- Faculty Distribution: The cleared students were admitted into various faculties, including Arts (690), Medicine (687), Technology (535), and Law (144), among others.
- Message to Students: Professor Adebowale urged the new students to embrace discipline, prioritize excellence, and adopt independent learning habits. He emphasized that matriculation is a rite of passage symbolizing formal admission into the university.
- Matriculation Lecture: Dr. Olukayode Abiola Aiyenuyo, an alumnus of the university, delivered the matriculation lecture, encouraging students to strive for distinction and uphold integrity.